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Glasgow Live
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Laura Ferguson

Fascinating photos show the first Marks and Spencer opened in Glasgow 100 years ago

It has been nearly 100 years since Marks and Spencer made its very first appearance on Glasgow's high streets, kick-starting the beginning of one of the country's most popular retailers.

In 1919, M&S opened its store 28 Argyle Street - a modest unit where they offered customers haberdashery and other household items as well as small treats like illustrated children's books.

The story of the iconic retail brand began back in 1884 when Michael Marks opened his very first market stall in Leeds and by 1894, he had teamed up with Thomas Spencer to create penny bazaars known as Marks and Spencer.

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